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Monthly Archives: April 2016
TAKING FLIGHT
What was it drew me to pick up the blue on blue album with a banking seabird, wingtip to water, blurring the sea to azure glass? Was it the sense of movement as the bird fused air and liquid with … Continue reading
Posted in rock music
Tagged 1972 music, Chick Corea, ECM Jazz, Essentials, Flora Purim, jazz, memoir, Return To Forever
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QUO !
The necessary fashion accoutrement for the aspiring bohemian at my school was the canvas rucksack. Cheap and hard wearing, available at all army surplus shops, the bag suggested ‘although I recognise that I have to carry school work around this … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's biography, 70's music, Alan Lancaster, band reformations, Britain, drums, Francis Rossi, gigs, John Coughlan, old grey whistle test, Rick Parfitt, rock music, Status Quo
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Unsung Heroes …Mickey Finn
I’ve always like the idea of a band incorporating a member who’s musical contribution is minimal. It sends out a very strong message that the band is more than just about music and money. Of course bands are mainly about music … Continue reading
Posted in glam rock, memories of 70s, rock music
Tagged 1970's, 70's biography, 70's music, band reformations, drums, marc bolan, Mickey Finn, pop music, rock music, T Rex
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Oh La La
Every couple of years the glossy music magazines will have a go at defining the ‘Top 100 Albums’. This has become a staple policy albeit a rather lazy one, after all all you have to do is get your staff … Continue reading
Posted in memories of 70s, rock music
Tagged 1970's, 70's biography, 70's music, drums, oh la la, rock music, rod stewart, ronnie lane, the faces
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